Having multiple children can mean having to learn and understand how to cater to each child’s unique personality and needs. Rather than have children who all live under the shadow of the oldest or older child, there are ways to help younger siblings shine. This is so important in validating who they are and their…
Eighteen years. That’s the most, as parents, we typically get with our children — to call them ours, to raise them, to hold them close. And it all goes by in a flash. But there are effortless ways to connect with your kids in that precious time. They’re simple moments, conversations, and activities that don’t…
The day my oldest daughter was born, the weight of motherhood set in. I could feel the responsibility of life on my chest, the responsibility to raise her, and the responsibility to nurture her little soul. I suddenly had a future flashing before my eyes where I dreaded the day I would first lose her…
We live in a strange world where our children are immersed into everything technology driven. Phones, TVs, tablets, movies, games, books with sounds and moving parts, and even our billboards are digitized. So what does it mean for us as parents that are “digital immigrants” to raise “digital native” children? How do we embrace societal…
Spanking. The one word probably elicits a lot of emotions for many. Whether you are an advocate or against the idea, it was something I didn’t think much about. I was spanked as a child and I had seen spanking within my family. And though I have been one to do as much peaceful parenting…
Most all of us have heard about the five love languages and how we can show those around us love in a way that they understand. But few people seem to focus on how everyone has two love languages – one for how they give love naturally and one for how they naturally feel loved….
In the age where children are inconsolable, dealing with big emotions, and many times lack the words to effectively communicate, it is important for parents to be there to help fill in the gaps rather than create more distance. When a toddler is throwing a tantrum or is on the verge of getting upset, it’s…
Maybe you have heard of the different learning styles or maybe you haven’t. There are three main categories: Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic. And while the average person utilizes all three, we also all typically have one that is more prevalent than the other two. Therefore, training our ears and eyes to observe and detect the…
Before I was a mother, the idea of having a toy rotation was silly. I mean, in my mind at the time, the more choices, the better. And if you bought it then you should absolutely let your kids play with it! But now, I know that having toy rotation ideas keeps kids more interested…
Don’t know where to start or what the main reason for homeschooling your children should be? Here are important factors to consider.